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Reynolds

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Pronounced REN-uldz /ˈrɛn.əldz/High

Meaning: From an English surname, 'son of Reynold' (Reynold, 'counsel-power; a wise ruler's advisor'); mostly a boys'/surname name; here used for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Son of Reynold (counsel-power): Reynolds is an English surname. Mostly male — here for girls (said 'REN-uldz').
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Origin LowEnglish, Germanic
MeaningFrom an English surname, 'son of Reynold' (Reynold, 'counsel-power; a wise ruler's advisor'); mostly a boys'/surname name; here used for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#11717 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 131

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420112025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Reynolds comes from an English surname, 'son of Reynold' (Reynold, 'counsel-power; a wise ruler's advisor', Germanic; routes layered, which we note). Mostly a boys'/surname name; here used for girls (slug distinguished; we flag the male lean; said 'REN-uldz').

In the U.S. it leans male/surname. Rare for girls, son-of-Reynold at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Reynolds means 'son of Reynold' (Reynold, 'counsel-power; a wise ruler's advisor') — an English surname, mostly a boys'/surname name; we flag the male lean where it appears for a girl (said 'REN-uldz').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Reynolds — male lean; routes layered

Variations

ReynoldReynaldo

Nicknames

Rey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reynolds mean?

Reynolds is an English surname — 'son of Reynold' ('counsel-power'). It is mostly a boys'/surname name.

How do you pronounce Reynolds?

It's said REN-uldz /ˈrɛn.əldz/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Reynolds a boy or girl name?

Reynolds is mostly a boys'/surname name; this page covers its use as a girl's name, which we flag.

How popular is Reynolds?

Reynolds is rare for girls in the U.S.

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